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    Plane iron angle

    I have some planes I want to sharpen with my new worksharp 3000.
    I have a LV 102 low angle block, stanley #4, #5 and 7. What are the proper angles Should I just sharpen all to 25 degrees
    Thanks for any info.

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    Should I just sharpen all to 25 degrees
    That is the standard Stanley grind.

    Some of my blades get ground at 30°. Not a lot of difference. The steeper angle can reduce chatter a bit. You do not want to go more than 35° with a bevel down blade. It needs a little clearance behind it to work.

    For the LV #102 25° is also a good angle for the bevel. Much more and you start to lose the advantage of having a low angle.

    jtk
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    for the LV I would go with 25

    for the 4, 5, & 6 I would go with 30 and a 2 degree micro bevel for longer edge life.

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Labacz View Post
    I have some planes I want to sharpen with my new worksharp 3000.
    I have a LV 102 low angle block, stanley #4, #5 and 7. What are the proper angles Should I just sharpen all to 25 degrees
    Thanks for any info.
    -Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by dan sherman View Post
    for the LV I would go with 25

    for the 4, 5, & 6 I would go with 30 and a 2 degree micro bevel for longer edge life.
    This is what I do. accept on my Low angle block (60-1/2) I hone a 2* micro bevel as well. I have a LV O1 replacement iron in it.
    Andrew Gibson
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    Florida School Of Woodwork

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